Abstract
Wiki has proved extensively that it is an innovative technology situated among other so-cial network applications, because it enables its users to develop web content collaboratively, thereby making it open to all online users. The pedagogical use of Wiki is still in early stages; for this reason a lot of academic research has highlighted the lack of investigation into the pe-dagogical use of Wiki as a tool for collaborative learning. This paper investigates Wiki by fo-cusing on its advantages and disadvantages for the learning process, while highlighting how Wiki moderators can contribute by embedding Wiki successfully into the learning process.
Highlights
Mohamad and Klobas (2010) found that most young learners are captivated and motivated by social networking facilities of Web 2.0 like Facebook and Myspace
Wiki has a lot of potential for successful collaborative online learning
It has a strong emphasis on the social perspective of learning, which has been supported by Vygotsky (1978), through promoting engagement and interaction between student peers and teachers
Summary
Mohamad and Klobas (2010) found that most young learners are captivated and motivated by social networking facilities of Web 2.0 like Facebook and Myspace. Journal of Education Culture and Society No 2_2013 line tools, the need to keep the learner motivated and to deal with online students while considering their individual differences with no physical presence. Counting all these challenges, teachers are asked to deliver an interactive, inspirational, exciting and challenging learning experience. The reason behind the use of the term “moderator” is that a Wiki teacher is not just a facilitator of knowledge; rather, the Wiki moderator incorporates other teaching practices to gain the optimal use of Wiki These other teaching practices include collaboration between learners and their moderators, monitoring and tracking the learners’ progress while applying Wiki, as well as rules and regulations. The third section will explore how teachers can contribute to a successful implementation of Wiki as a learning tool
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